We want our patients to be informed about dental health issues and treatments available because informed patients make better decisions about their health and well-being. The Patient Library covers topics associated with dentistry, dental diagnoses, and treatments available. We encourage you to look through these pages whenever you have an interest or concern about your dental needs and care.

Bleaching and non-bleaching products are the two basic kinds of whitening products available today.

Non-bleaching products normally use abrasives or chemicals and only remove surface stains on teeth.

Bleaching products work with a chemical called peroxide and can brighten your teeth several shades.

Another process employs the use of a special gel that is placed inside a flexible device you wear around your teeth for a certain period of time. After you remove the device, you must use a second bleaching agent, followed by a special light to activate the chemical action.